Teacher Back to School Discounts

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From July 25th through the 31st,Walmart is offering Kindergarten-12th grade teachers a 10% savings eGift Card via email on select classroom supplies!

*Visit Walmart and purchase your classroom supplies in the Stationery & Craft departments

*Register your receipt HERE by August 15th
*Receive your 10% savings eGift Card via email within 2 weeks

Office Depot/Max is offering MaxPerks Teachers 20% off a qualifying in-store purchase + a FREE Reusable Tote! Not a MaxPerks member? Head over here to join now! To find your nearest location and the date for which you location is participating, head over here and enter in your zip.

Back to School: Tax Free Shopping Dates

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  • Alabama (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing ($100 or less per item), computers (single purchase up to $750), school supplies, art supplies or school instructional materials ($50 or less per item) and books ($30 or less per item).
  • Arkansas (August 2-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing ($100 or less, per item), clothing accessories ($50 or less per item), school supplies, art supplies and school instructional materials.
  • Connecticut (August 17-23) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing and footwear ($300 or less per item); for any item that costs $300 or more, sales tax applies to the entire price of that item.
  • Florida (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing, footwear and certain accessories ($100 or less per item), school supplies ($15 or less per item), and computers and computer accessories (applies to the first $750 per item).
  • Georgia (August 1-2) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing (up to $100 per item but does not include clothing accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, and watchbands), computers and related accessories ($1,000 or less per item) and school supplies ($20 or less per item).
  • Iowa (August 1-2) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing or footwear (up to $100 per item); for any item that costs $100 or more, sales tax applies to the entire price of that item.
  • Louisiana (August 1-2) Exemptions apply to purchases on most individual items of tangible personal property for non-business use ($2,500 or less per item); for any item that costs $2,500 or more, sales tax applies to the purchase price in excess of $2,500. Some notable exclusions apply, including vehicles, meals, taxable services (such as hotel occupancy), and leases or rentals of tangible personal property.
  • Maryland (August 10-16) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item); accessories are not included.
  • Mississippi (July 25-26) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item); accessory items such as jewelry, handbags, wallets, watches, backpacks, and similar items are not included. Footwear does not include cleats and items worn in conjunction with an athletic or recreational activity.
  • Missouri (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing ($100 or less per item), school supplies ($50 or less per purchase), computer software ($350 or less), personal computers ($3,500 or less) and computer peripheral devices ($3,500 or less).
  • New Mexico (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of footwear and clothing ($100 or less per item); school supplies ($30 or less per item); computers ($1,000 or less per item); computer peripherals ($500 or less per item); book bags, backpacks, maps and globes ($100 or less per item); and handheld calculators ($200 or less, per item).
  • Oklahoma (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item). The exemption does not apply to the sale of any accessories, special clothing or footwear primarily designed for athletic activity or protective use that is not normally worn except when used for athletic activity or protective use, or to the rental of clothing or footwear.
  • South Carolina (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, school supplies and computers.
  • Tennessee (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing ($100 or less per item), computers ($1,500 or less) and school and art supplies ($100 or less per item).
  • Texas (August 8-10) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing or footwear ($100 or less per item), backpacks ($100 or less, per item, but does not include athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks) and school supplies ($100 or less per item); for any item that costs $100 or more, sales tax applies to the entire price of that item.
  • Virginia (August 1-3) Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item) and school supplies ($20 or less per item). Sports or recreational items are not exempt.

Source: Forbes.com

Pencil Beads

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Here is a really cool back to school craft from Proctor and Gamble!

Learn how to make new pencils into cool craft projects to wear and share. Pencil crafts make wonderful back-to-school gifts for teachers, children and friends.

Pencil Beads
Transform a pencil — or colored pencil — into a gorgeous set of beads. Create colorful necklaces, bracelets, earrings, magnets and more.

Tip : Wear safety goggles and heavy-duty gloves when sawing. Kids can help decorate, but making the beads themselves should be left to the adults.

Materials
Pencils
Scrap wood board
Drill and small drill bit
Fine-toothed hacksaw
Fine-grit sandpaper
Jewelry beads or charms

Instructions
1. Hold pencil firmly against scrap wood, drill a hole, end to end, through pencil.
2. Saw ends of pencil off, leaving the hole centered on the new bead. Cut pencil into portioned lengths appropriate for bead size.
3. Rub bead edges along sandpaper until smooth.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to create more beads.

Staples: 110% Price Match Guarantee- Back to School

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Starting this Sunday, June 29th,and running through the first week of September, Staples will be offering up a Back to School 110% Price Match Guarantee. This means that Staples will price match items sold and shipped by Amazon.com or any retailer who sells products in both retail stores and online under the same brand. Not only will you receive a price match but you will receive an additional 10% off the difference between the Staples price and the competitor price.
Note that the back-to-school 110% Price Match Guarantee is valid at the time of purchase in Staples stores and on Staples.com. For an in-store price match, you’ll want to see an associate at the customer service desk at your local store. For a price match on Staples.com, you’ll want to call 1-800-333-3330. Go here to view the Staples Press Release.

 

Free Amazon Credit + Free Amazon Prime

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Did you know that you can receive a FREE 6 month Amazon Prime membership (a $39 value)?! To qualify, you must have a valid .edu email address and you’ll need to specify your college, year, and major. Just go here   to check out all the details and sign up!

Also, note that current Amazon Student members can invite friends to join Amazon Student via email, Facebook post or by sharing a personal invitation link on social media sites. You’ll then earn a $5 Amazon credit for each eligible friend that joins through your link!

Get Your Freebies!

Staples: Teacher Appreciation Day

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Staples will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Day for Teacher Rewards members at stores across the country. This special event will include a FREE Shopping Bag plus 20% back in Staples Rewards on everything you can fit in the bag (only for the first 100 teachers at each event!) plus you’ll have a chance to enter to win a $25 Staples Gift Card.

To find out when this event is taking place near you, head here and select your state and city.

If you’re not yet a Teacher’s Rewards member, head over here and scroll down to sign up for FREE!

Back to School Deals: July 7-13, 2013

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Officemax deals:

  • Schoolio Paper Folders — $0.01 (with $5+ purchase, limit 10)
  • Office Max White Glue 4 oz. — $0.01 (with $5+ purchase, limit 2)
  • Schoolio 1-Subject Wide or College Ruled Notebook — 5/$1 (limit 2)
  • Schoolio 3-Ring Poly Binder — $1 (limit 5)
  • Schoolio Colored Pencils 12-pack — $1 (limit 5)
  • Office Max Self Stick Note Cube — $1
  • PaperMate Clear Point Mechanical Pencils Starter Kit — $1 (with in-ad coupon)
  • Expo Chisel Tip Dry Erase Marker 4-pack — $1 (with in-ad coupon)
  • Sharpie Fine Point Black Permanent Marker 12-pack — $1 (with in-ad coupon)

 

Rite Aid deals:

  • Crayons, 24 ct – $0.29
  • Playskool Glue, 4 oz – $0.29
  • Staples Sales
  • BIC Round Stick Ball Point Pens, 8 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Staples Cap Erasers, 12 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards, 100 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Avery Insertable Divider Tabs – $0.25


Target deals:

  • Elmer’s Glue Sticks, 3 ct
  • Buy 1 participating Elmer’s Glue Stick, Get a FREE Elmer’s Liquid School Glue, 4 oz instantly.
  • Crayola Pencils, 12 ct – 0.99
  • Crayola Markers, 10 ct – $0.99

 

 Staples deals:

  • BIC Round Stick Ball Point Pens, 8 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Staples Cap Erasers, 12 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards, 100 ct – $0.01
  • Limit 2. Minimum $5 Purchase
  • Avery Insertable Divider Tabs – $0.25
  • Target Sales
  • Elmer’s Glue Sticks, 3 ct
  • Buy 1 participating Elmer’s Glue Stick, Get a FREE Elmer’s Liquid School Glue, 4 oz instantly.
  • Crayola Pencils, 12 ct – 0.99
  • Crayola Markers, 10 ct – $0.99


Walmart deals:

  • Cra-Z-Art School Glue, 4 oz – $0.34
  • Dixon Pencils, 10 ct – $0.47
  • SchoolWorks Blunt-Tip Scissors, 5-inch – $0.50
  • Inc Highlighters, 2 pk – $0.64
  • Filler Paper, 150 Sheets – $0.82